St David's College
An independent day and boarding school at Gloddaeth Hall, Llandudno, in North Wales. Boarding is offered on a full-time basis for pupils from Year 5.
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At a glance
- School type
- Independent · Private
- Official website
- stdavidscollege.co.uk
Address: Gloddaeth Hall, Llandudno LL30 1RD
Academic
- Ages taught
- Year 5 to Year 13source
- School admits
- Not confirmed
- Day places
- Yessource
- Curriculum
- Not confirmed
- Qualifications
- Not confirmed
- Teaching languages
- ENsource
- Learning support
- Not confirmed
- English-language support
- Specialist EAL staff; two hours are included in the school fees for overseas boarders.source
- Size
- Not confirmed
Boarding
Full boarding
Pupils live at school during term, including weekends.
- Boarding entry
- International boarders can join from Year 5 (aged 9) to Sixth Form. (ages 9 and over)source
- Boarding is for
- Not confirmed
- Accommodation
- On campussource
- Boarding houses
- Not confirmed
- Rooms
- Not confirmed
- Weekends and holidays
- Some boarders may choose to go home on occasional weekends.source
- Pastoral care
- Not confirmed
- Activities
- Not confirmed
- Facilities
- Not confirmed
Admissions
- Entry points
- Applications are welcomed throughout the school year.source
- Application process
- Application form, school report and references, visit or open day, informal interview with the Headmaster, written offer, then acceptance form and deposit.source
- Assessments and interviews
- No entrance examination; an informal conversation with the Headmaster.source
- Documents
- School report from the current school and supporting references.source
- Language requirements
- A basic level of English is required for the curriculum.source
- Deadlines
- Not confirmed
- International applicants
- Accepted. International boarders can join from Year 5 (aged 9) to Sixth Form. International pupils need a UK-based guardian; the school can provide a CAS for the student visa.source
- Guardianship
- A local guardian is required. All international pupils must have a UK-based guardian.source
Fees
Annual boarding total, calculated from published figures
A total is shown only where the school’s own figures support it. Original currency; no conversion.
Full boarding · All pupils · 2026-27 · Years 5-6
£38,214 a year
Basis: Tuition and boarding, term fee × 3 terms stated by the school.
Full boarding · All pupils · 2026-27 · Years 7-9
£44,622 a year
Basis: Tuition and boarding, term fee × 3 terms stated by the school.
Full boarding · All pupils · 2026-27 · Years 10-11
£50,706 a year
Basis: Tuition and boarding, term fee × 3 terms stated by the school.
Full boarding · All pupils · 2026-27 · Years 12-13
£54,684 a year
Basis: Tuition and boarding, term fee × 3 terms stated by the school.
| Fee | Amount | For | Year | Includes tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition and boarding (all-in)Boarding fees, Years 5-6, per term incl. VAT (September 2026)Full boarding | £12,738 per term (3 periods stated)source | All pupilsYears 5-6 | 2026-27read 17 October 2026 | Yes |
| TuitionDay fees, Years 5-6, per term incl. VAT (September 2026)Day pupils | £6,162 per term (3 periods stated)source | All pupilsYears 5-6 | 2026-27read 17 October 2026 | Yes |
| Tuition and boarding (all-in)Boarding fees, Years 7-9, per term incl. VAT (September 2026)Full boarding | £14,874 per term (3 periods stated)source | All pupilsYears 7-9 | 2026-27read 17 October 2026 | Yes |
| TuitionDay fees, Years 7-9, per term incl. VAT (September 2026)Day pupils | £8,046 per term (3 periods stated)source | All pupilsYears 7-9 | 2026-27read 17 October 2026 | Yes |
| Tuition and boarding (all-in)Boarding fees, Years 10-11, per term incl. VAT (September 2026)Full boarding | £16,902 per term (3 periods stated)source | All pupilsYears 10-11 | 2026-27read 17 October 2026 | Yes |
| TuitionDay fees, Years 10-11, per term incl. VAT (September 2026)Day pupils | £9,102 per term (3 periods stated)source | All pupilsYears 10-11 | 2026-27read 17 October 2026 | Yes |
| Tuition and boarding (all-in)Boarding fees, Years 12-13, per term incl. VAT (September 2026)Full boarding | £18,228 per term (3 periods stated)source | All pupilsYears 12-13 | 2026-27read 17 October 2026 | Yes |
| TuitionDay fees, Years 12-13, per term incl. VAT (September 2026)Day pupils | £9,768 per term (3 periods stated)source | All pupilsYears 12-13 | 2026-27read 17 October 2026 | Yes |
| DepositDeposit to secure a place (UK-based families) | £1,000 one-offsource | Domestic pupils | 2026-27read 17 October 2026 | Not confirmed |
| DepositDeposit to secure a place (families living outside the UK) | £4,000 one-offsource | International pupils | 2026-27read 17 October 2026 | Not confirmed |
“Includes tuition: No” means the figure is a boarding charge on top of tuition. Day-pupil figures are shown for reference only and are never used as a boarding price. Additional costs not listed here may apply; always confirm with the school.
Scholarships and financial assistance
Other assistanceSibling discountsource
10% discount on the basic fee of the youngest child where two or more siblings attend; discounts also for children of clergy, service personnel and Old Davideans.
Means-tested financial assistanceMeans-tested bursarysource
Financial assistance may be given in some cases on completion of a means-tested Bursary Application Form.
Inspection reports
Estyn, 1 December 2025
Outcome as published: Inspection report St David's College 2025: The school does not require any follow-up activity by Estyn.
Read the report
Accreditation, registration and membership
No accreditation, registration or membership is recorded for this school in our research yet.
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Sources (reviewed 17 October 2026)